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<div><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/region%20map.jpg"/></div><div><br/></div><div>The LP Florida [LPF.org] Executive Meeting is this Sunday, July 15th.&#160; &#160;Although the Official Agenda is not yet available our At-Large Representative, Greg Peele (Orange County)&#160; has submitted his review and anticipated votes on his page&#160;<a target="_blank" href="http://https://lporangefl.org/index.php/your-affiliate/officers/treasurer/2-uncategorised/108-director-s-cut-july-15-2018-lpf-ec-meeting"> HERE</a>.<br/><br/>The following is a copy of his text (as of July 13th at 4:45 pm) along with our Chairperson's comments.&#160; Our Chairperson, Susan Stanley can be reached via text at 813-900-5994 or at SusanForLiberty@gmail.com between now and the actual meeting.&#160;</div><div>&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;</div><div><br/></div><div>* * * * * * * * *&#160;* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *&#160;* * * * * * * * *&#160;* * * * * * * * *&#160;* * * * * * * * *&#160;* * * * * * * * *&#160;</div><p><br/></p><p><b>Director's Cut - July 15, 2018 LPF EC Meeting</b></p><p> </p><p><b><i>By Greg Peele, LPF Director At-Large 3</i></b></p><p><br/></p><p>Hi all, time to review party business for the LPF Executive Committee on Sunday, July 15, 2018.</p><p>We have some interesting business on the docket this Sunday. The official agenda isn't out yet, but I wanted to start discussion. </p><p>What do you think?</p><p><br/></p><p>The opinions presented here are my own and do not represent the Libertarian Party of Orange County nor the Libertarian Party of Florida.</p><p>Note: this is an unofficial list of motions since the official agenda isn't out yet. However several of these motions are pretty significant so I wanted to start getting feedback.</p><p><br/></p><p>Note: a number of motions were submitted Thursday, two days after the normal cutoff. Given the odd nature of the meeting (canceled and then un-canceled, with committee chairs not necessarily being aware of this), the business of the LNC Convention, and the time sensitive nature of some of the late motions, I'm inclined to accept adding them to the agenda this time since they were submitted on a good faith basis.</p><p><br/></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Chairperson's Comments:</b><br/>Thank you for continuing to provide such detailed review to us as an At-Large Representative of the LPF. As the current chairperson of the Hillsborough County I respectfully provide (expecting no adjustments from you) the following response.</font></p><p><br/></p><p><font color="#0000ff">I agree with most everything you stated with the following noted below in blue.</font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><br/>Susan Stanley, Chairperson<br/>Libertarian Party of Hillsborough County, FL&#160;<br/>Region 8.</font></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motions Submitted on Time</b></p><p><b>Motion to Affiliate Santa Rosa County - </b>Aye</p><p>Text: I move that the LPF accept Santa Rosa as a county affiliate.</p><p>Analysis: Obviously. Congratulations to Spenser, Ed, and Julia for setting this up.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Affiliate Duval County</b> - Aye </p><p>Text: I move to affiliate Duval County, Florida. LPF Secretary Brandi Hicks has all documentation.</p><p>Analysis: Obviously. Congratulations to DL, Addison, Ben, and the rest of the Duval crew for solving the audit issue.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion To Reimburse Treasurer for Out of Pocket Expenses</b> - Consider Aye</p><p>Text: I move to reimburse the Treasurer for out of pocket expenses incurred by the Treasurer in the carrying out of the normal duties of the office.</p><p>Analysis: Assuming the motion is amended to specify the dollar amount and the types of expenses, this should hopefully be simple and routine.&#160;</p><p><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Chairperson's Comments:</b><br/>Details of the reimbursements to the LPF Treasurer and how they support the LPF and how often these are to be reimbursed with a maximum /time period. We do not want to later discover that we are covering the personal printer's ink cost etc and have to deal with that. To prevent this, detailed records are required and should be available individually for denial or even pre-approval.</font></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Provide Process for Stopping Recurring Donations</b> - Aye</p><p>Text: I move that the LPF Treasurer and Communications Committee develop a process for fully processing stop requests of recurring donations within 5 business days and to temporarily suspend accepting recurring donations until such process is in place and functioning.</p><p>Mover's Description: While the LPF clearly desires and prefers recurring donations over one-time donations, we have had recurring problems over a period of years with stopping such donations when the donor requests. It has been stated that the process is complex with many moving parts. However, it is unfair for the LPF to ask donors to give monthly unless, at the same time, we can honestly assure them of their ability to stop such donations at their will. It appears to be fairly normal to take several months for the LPF to process stop requests. As this type problem has continued for more than a year without resolution, it would be dishonest, disrespectful, and counter-productive to continue to request or accept recurring donations until we can do so in good faith. Five business days appears to be a reasonable and normal time-frame for a transaction of this nature to be processed.</p><p>Here is a link to an article about Hillary Clinton's never-ending recurring donations for her presidential campaign: www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-hillary-donations-20161202-story.html. It illustrates how not expeditiously handling recurring donation stoppages can backfire on the recipient.&#160;</p><p>Analysis: While hopefully stopping recurring donations isn't something we have to do a lot, we absolutely need to be able to do so when donors request it as a basic courtesy.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Approve Marc Golob Fundraising Contract</b> - Aye</p><p>Text: I move to approve the fundraising contract with Martin D. "Marc" Golob as amended and signed on 5/26/2018.</p><p>Analysis: Now that the EC has had the chance to review the final amended contract, there's no reason to dilly dally on this.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Cancel Daytona Beach Convention Contract </b>- Consider Aye</p><p>Text: On behalf of the Convention Committee, I move to authorize cancellation of the 2019 convention contract with the Daytona Beach Resort &amp; Conference Center at no cost to the Libertarian Party of Florida, and to authorize the Convention Committee to evaluate proposals for a new convention contract to recommend to the Executive Committee for approval.</p><p>Analysis: As with the original motion to approve this contract, I defer strongly to the recommendations of the Convention Committee on convention sites and management. It is my understanding the Convention Committee believes that the current contract is not ideal and in particular, a successful convention will likely exceed the available space (a maximum of 180 people, only slightly larger than the max attendance of Cocoa Beach). The Convention Chair has assured me that the contract can be canceled without any financial cost to the LPF, so I see no reason not to trust the Convention Committee's judgment.</p><p>&#160;</p><p><b>Motion to Authorize $50 Social Media Budget per Unaffiliated County</b> - Aye</p><p>Text: I move to authorize Region Representatives to expend up to $50 on social media advertising for each unaffiliated county in their region until May 1, 2019, to be reimbursed by the Treasurer under the following conditions:</p><p>The Region Representative presents a receipt to the Treasurer showing that the Region Representative (or at their written direction, an officer of the party) paid for social media advertisement(s) placed prior to May 1, 2019</p><p>The social media advertisement is placed on a public Libertarian Party of Florida page for an unaffiliated county in the Region Representative's Region, not to exceed $50 per county</p><p>The social media advertisement content promotes party recruiting or public events to recruit party members and organize an affiliate in the targeted county</p><p>Analysis: As part of studying the process for organizing new affiliates, I have realized that the party officials tasked with this job - the Region Representatives - lack any resources from the party to do so. After considering other options such as mailers, I decided to propose a social media budget with the Facebook unaffiliated county pages (e.g. "Levy County Libertarians" or "Walton County Libertarians." Social media is a cost effective first approach to reach people - a $10 advertisement targeted wisely can reach 400-800 people that may potentially become Libertarian activists; if even 1% of them respond you may be able to organize an affiliate. Social media ads also have the benefit that they do NOT rely on our CRM to find contacts, which is a huge benefit until we are able to address the CRM issues. I strongly believe we should give our leaders the tools they need to succeed. This is a first step.&#160;</p><p>Note that we currently have 39 unaffiliated counties, so the maximum liability to the party is $1,950.00.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Reimburse Region Representatives for Organizational Meetings in Unaffiliated Counties </b>- Consider Aye</p><p>Text: I move to authorize Region Representatives to expend up to $50 on necessary expenses, other than social media advertising, for each unaffiliated county for an organizing meeting in their region until May 1, 2019, to be reimbursed by the Treasurer under the following conditions:</p><p>The Region Representative presents a receipt to the Treasurer showing that the Region Representative (or at their written direction, an officer of the party) paid for mailings (if any) to LPF voters in the unaffiliated county sent prior to May 1, 2019.</p><p>Notice of any meeting is placed on a public Libertarian Party of Florida page for an unaffiliated county in the Region Representative's Region, and placed on the LPF calendar.</p><p>The Region Representative presents a receipt to the Treasurer showing that the Region Representative (or at their written direction, an officer of the party) paid for expense(s) directly relating to holding an affiliate organizational meeting in the targeted county.</p><p>Analysis: This motion is similar to the previous one, but instead authorizes mailers and actual meeting costs such as reserving the event venue. I tentatively agree with this idea as well. We can't expect the Region Representatives to be successful if they are expected to pay out-of-pocket for official party business. We want to incentive Region Representatives to do the job mandated to them in the Constitution. I do think that $50 is probably not sufficient for mailers except in the smallest counties when carefully targeted, but I see no reason to rule out using such an approach.&#160;</p><p>Note that we currently have 39 unaffiliated counties, so the maximum liability to the party is $1,950.00.&#160;</p><p>Motions Submitted After Deadline</p><p><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Chairperson's Comments:</b><br/>See the above regarding this reimbursement as well. It does not seem appropriate to spend LPF Funds on purchasing personal food or beers at the event. Possibly travel expense reimbursement 1 time per month or quarter based on the current IRS mileage rates. Each affiliate runs into this same expense of printing, copying, hospitality, advertising, etc. I think it would be better to have the Region Representative do much like an affiliate representative does, build relationships with local area representatives seeking a donation of either in-kind needed goods or services or a simple donation to help kick off the area's Libertarian Party Of Florida Affiliate. This gives them buy in as well as provides a practical way to get them involved right away.</font>&#160;</p><p><font color="#0000ff">I would be MORE IN FAVOR OF - the LPF providing a GL account for each Region Rep where such funds could be donated with the understanding that these funds would be used to jump start that county's affiliate.</font></p><p><font color="#0000ff">Perhaps, the LPF could offer a one-time donation of $50 into each of those GL's to help support the Region Rep. This would allow the cost to the LPF to remain $1950. and provide a reimbursement approval needed to receive these funds.</font></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Authorize $2,000 for Bill Weld Fundraising Dinner</b> - Consider Aye</p><p>Text: A Motion to authorize a budget of up to $2,000 and the approval to organize a fundraising dinner with Bill Weld on the weekend of Aug 24-26 for the purpose of attracting and entertaining large donors and major volunteers in the state.</p><p>Mover's Description: Through meetings and interactions with National members at the LPCon in New Orleans we (the LPF) were approached with the possible opportunity for a fundraising opportunity in Miami on the weekend of Aug 24-26. Bill Weld will be attending the US Cannabis Convention &amp; Expo and has potential availability to speak at an event if hosted and planned by the LPF. Likewise national campaign fundraisers and campaign workers will also be in attendance and would potentially be interested in helping work the event and donors to make allies in Florida for the upcoming 2020 Presidential race.</p><p>Analysis: I will set aside my own personal misgivings about Governor Weld for this motion. Whatever his other flaws may be, he is reputed to be an excellent fundraiser, and is certainly a high-profile member of the Libertarian Party likely to appeal to large donors, especially in the setting of a convention closely linked to the Libertarian Party's mission. Pending more details on the cost allocation and justification, I believe this could be a wise investment. The event will likely pay for itself, and even if not, the exposure and credibility it gives the LPF in the media and elsewhere may well be worth the price of admission. I do not see any reason to snub Governor Weld on this offer.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Authorize $5,000 to Clean Up CRM Database </b>- Consider Aye</p><p>Text: A Motion to contract an individual or company for up to $5,000 to clean, update, correlate, and organize the state wide voter, membership, donor, and volunteer data from multiple sources as a first step to improving our database and outreach capabilities.</p><p>Mover's Description: This motion would authorize the expenditure of up to $5000 to an individual or company contracted to improve the data we have in our database. Currently we only track LPF data, and of that data only with in the last 2-3 years have we collected information like voter ID and matched it with our contacts. This process would take lists from presidential campaigns (3,000 Contacts), the National Database (est 15,000 contacts), the LPF Database (potentially 30,000 Contacts), and participating local affiliates data, and merge them together with voter information like Voter ID, Demographics, and Voting Frequency to make future efforts of outreach and fundraising easier at both the state and affiliate level.&#160;</p><p>PS: If we are to find a cheaper (but still effective) solution outside of Nation Builder, it is imperative that we have clean and up to date data in order to test the effectiveness of any system. This first step potentially will make it so that we can find an interim solution to our data collection and management needs until a more robust system can be found and purchased through fundraising efforts.</p><p>Analysis: I agree with the mover's description. The described contact tasks sound fairly intensive. Though I would like to know what assumptions of man-hours and hourly rates went into this estimate, on the surface it sounds reasonable. I am far more willing to entertain this proposal than previous larger proposals since it is a fixed cost that results in a significant and necessary incremental benefit to the party's activities without committing to an annual ongoing cost, and this is a step we'll need to take regardless of any other decisions on a CRM we make later.</p><p><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Chairperson's Comments:</b><br/>As someone who has done this task multiple times, I agree it is teadious and boring. But $5k seems excessivly high.<br/></font></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion to Authorize $1,000 for August In-Person EC Meeting</b> - Consider Nay</p><p>Text: A Motion to authorize up to $1,000 for meeting space, food/beverage, and AV needs to facilitate the LPF August in person Executive Committee Meeting in Orlando, FL.</p><p>Mover's Description: On behalf of the LPF EC, an adequate meeting space with the ability to host up to 50 people needs to be located and secured for the August meeting. This motion would authorize and operating and planning budget in order to facilitate meeting needs such as AV set up (including microphones, video streaming for EC members, conference call capabilities, and projectors). Typical spaces at smaller hotels or other venues cost on average $75-200, food catering (finger foods, sandwiches, etc) typically cost up to $400, and potential AV equipment (not already owned by the EC) could cost up to $400 for rental and setup. This motion would authorize spending and the ability to secure vendors.&#160;</p><p>Analysis: To me, $1,000 seems downright ostentatious for an LPF EC meeting, particularly since the in-person meeting was decided by the Chair without EC input in the first place. If that is the only purpose for this meeting, then I see it as effectively lighting donor funds on fire - what is the return on investment? I see none.&#160;</p><p>However, it is my understanding that we own appropriate A/V equipment due to a fairly significant expenditure on such things for the LPF Convention. That would already knock off $400. I also imagine most of the EC doesn't feel the need for $400 in catering - I'm just as happy having Jimmy John's delivered or something similarly cheap that I'm fine with paying out of pocket. That would leave $75-$200 for renting the venue space, which is more reasonable.</p><p>Finally, my criticism and vote are based on assuming this expense is solely for hosting the LPF EC business meeting. If Chair Miralles has additional goals for this meeting, such as fundraising with large donors, media attention, candidate promotion and exposure, and so on, that may warrant a larger expenditure to achieve those goals. I am open to reconsidering based on any of these justifications, if applicable.</p><p><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Chairperson's Comments:</b><br/>I agree with $1,000 for an LPF Annual Meeting as high. For that amount, it should be a retreat at an Air-B-n-B over a weekend where everyone brings foods to share - and PLENTY OF REAL WORK IS DONE. I know if it is simply a meeting of 50 people we have used bars and restaurants that can provide locations with food for less in Tampa Bay.</font></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Motion for 15 Minutes of Discussion on an Executive Director Position</b> - Aye</p><p>Text: A Motion to allow up to 15 minutes of discussion on the Necessity of hiring a full-time Executive Director for the LPF, and the requirements and tasks of such a position.&#160;</p><p>Mover's Description: The position of Executive Director of an organization is an imperative one to drive growth in membership, volunteering, fundraising, and outreach. The positions of Executive Director is responsible for managing and maintaining the functionality of the organization and the relationships necessary for other members of the party to be successful in their duties. This position is not one of decision making, but rather drives the vision and opinions of the Party and Executive Committee. Typically, states that have hired Executive Directors have seen major growth in membership and large donations within the first 3 months. Normally, the day to day tasks of an ED include overseeing proper maintenance of the digital infrastructure, hosting meetings and events with major new donors and workers, overseeing the logistics of planning and coordination of events and tasks that don&#8217;t directly fall under a committee&#8217;s preview. Plus having a Full-Time Employee means that the LPF can take on interns (which means free work, for college credits by skilled and eager students) which will help us cover needed gaps like PR, IT, Data work, volunteer training, marketing, and someone will be able to answer phones!</p><p>Analysis: Since this is just discussion, and I believe it as a reasonable item to discuss, I have no issue approving said discussion. I do see the potential value in an Executive Director position to handle operational details outside of a decision making role. The LNC, and many other organizations, use such an Executive Director position as described. I will note, however, that I would not like to make such a large decision without the blessing of the full delegation - to establish the Executive Director position as a Constitutional or Bylaws position explicitly approved by the full LPF delegation at the next Convention.</p><div><font color="#0000ff"><b>Hillsborough Libertarian Party <br/></b><br/>If you are a member or a supporter of the Libertarian Party of Hillsborough County FL you are invited to join the discussion in our closed on-line community at <b><a target="_blank" href="http://https://band.us/n/a0a1X5D6x2g61">Band.us/@lphillsborough</a></b><a target="_blank" href="http://https://band.us/@lphillsborough"><br/></a><br/>2018 Chairperson, Susan Stanley<br/>Can be reached via Txt at (813) 900 5994<br/>or email via Susan@Turn2Liberty.com</font></div><div><br/></div>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:45:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/45819345Campaign Team is BUSYwebmaster@hillsboroughlibertarians.orghttps://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44972553
<p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/banner.jpg"/></p><p>November 21st&#160; &#160; &#160;Join us for Drinks and Discussions at the Windmill Taphouse in Brandon as we support Bryan Zemina (L) for FL House District 58&#160; (Thononotosassa, Plant City, Seffner, Mango, Dover, Temple Terrace).<br/><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://https://bryanzemina.com/">www.BZ4Liberty.com</a></p>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:15:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44972553Liberty Leaders vs. Cocktails and Complainerswebmaster@hillsboroughlibertarians.orghttps://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44813068
<p><br/></p><p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/which%20are%20you.JPG"/>As leaders we very often look for the 'right company' or the &#8216;right group&#8217; before we look for the &#8216;right team of people&#8217;. Often we think that as good leaders, we can mold and shape others to become the team that we desire. Sometimes this might be true.</p><p><br/></p><p>However, there are also times when being a part of an already existing group of fellow leaders, of professionals, mentors, and peers working towards a common cause benefits us individually. We grow our own leadership skills while teaching others. We make significant networking connections. We develop personally and professionally during busy mastermind sessions.</p><p><br/></p><p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/a%20real.JPG"/></p><p><br/></p><p>Have you ever worked with leaders who are brave enough to fail their way forward? Struggled to overcome obstacles with leaders who are humble enough to learn from fellow leaders? Grown personally and professionally with leaders that are confident enough to share their leadership skills with other high caliber leaders? Brainstormed with a team of highly skilled mind-mapping leaders to form an even bigger vision.</p><p><br/></p><p>Have you ever worked with a group of high quality committed leaders who desire to be inspired and who desire to inspire others?</p><p><br/></p><p>I have. This experience is both refreshing and empowering. Working with fellow high caliber leaders benefits not only the leaders involved but it is spread throughout the community they serve and out to the world around them. </p><p><br/></p><p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/global.JPG"/></p><p>I am seeking leaders who are willing to make a commitment to not only the message of Liberty but to each other as fellow leaders. I am currently seeking out more high quality leaders of this caliber to work with me on various Liberty Leadership groups. I am currently a leader with a national non-partisan Liberty group, a national Liberty Women&#8217;s organization, and the Libertarian Party both locally (Tampa Bay, FL) and nationally. If you are interested in growing with me and other high quality, committed leaders send me an email and let&#8217;s connect today. Susan@Turn2Liberty.com</p><p><br/></p><p><b><font size="3">Don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting opportunity.</font></b></p><p><br/></p><p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/about%20the%20author.JPG"/><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:40:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44813068If not Govt ~ than WHO ? YOU !! &amp; Me !!webmaster@hillsboroughlibertarians.orghttps://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44805410
<p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/Liberty%20Disaster%20Relief-1.JPG"/></p><p>We are currently working with Liberty Disaster Relief and raising funds to provide relief to those impacted by Hurricane Irma specifically in the lower income areas near Naples and in the Florida Keys where the damage has been greatest and the needs are overwhelming.</p><p><br/></p><p>Liberty Disaster Relief was created to allow liberty advocates an opportunity to BE THE ANSWER to the common question "Without government, who would...?" We are a large group of liberty advocates from all over dedicated to being a free market disaster relief solution. </p><p><br/></p><p>"Without government, who would help Florida?"</p><p>The answer? "It is us. We will. "</p><p>Greatest needs include infants/children and elderly. Diapers, pull-ups, wipes, food &amp; formula, &#126; Depends, meal replacement drinks, denture cleaner and adhesive, as well as general paper products (TP, Paper towel, disposable eating supplies), non-perishable foods and first aid supplies, and funding to deliver supplies and to purchase additional needed items.</p><p>We have coordinated with local business owners, local groups, and individuals to provide multiple collection sites where you can drop off specific items in the Tampa Bay area. We have coordinated with volunteers who are willing to take the time to drive the supplies down to those in need (often taking days of their times and many even coming from out of the state of FL). We have coordinated with additional business owners and volunteers to help disperse the items in the local area where they can be make the best impact to those in need.</p><p><br/></p><p>Where can you help?</p><p><br/></p><p>&#8226; Can you donate on the "GoFundMe" account to help us help others?</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://https://www.gofundme.com/LibertyRelief">www.gofundme.com/LibertyRelief</a></p><p>&#8226; Can you help spread the message to others? </p><p>&#8226; Can you tag friends or hare with groups?</p><p>&#8226; Can you help us make memes for social media?</p><p>&#8226; Can you offer a site where we can collect supplies?</p><p>&#8226; Can you donate time to collect, transport or distribute supplies?</p><p>&#8226; Can your group collect supplies at your meeting?</p><p>&#8226; Can you donate supplies to our drop off locations?</p><p><br/></p><p><font color="#ff9900"><b>Chuck's Natural Fields </b></font></p><p><font color="#ff9900"><b>116 N. Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33510</b></font></p><p><br/></p><p><font color="#808080"><b>The American Legion Hall "U.S.S. Tampa" post 5</b></font></p><p><font color="#808080"><b>3810 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33609</b></font></p><p><br/></p><p><font color="#ff9900"><b>Chuck's Natural Fields</b></font></p><p><font color="#ff9900"><b>11301 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617</b></font></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Together we can show others that #LibertyLives in Florida</b></p><p>9/22 Trip leaving Tampa to bring supplies to Key West</p><p>9/29 Trip leaving Tampa to bring supplies to Naples area.</p><p><br/></p><p><i>NOTE: Any excess funds or items will continue to be dispersed through more Liberty Coalition for Disaster Relief future efforts</i>.</p><p><br/></p><p>THANK YOU,</p><p>Susan Stanley, LPHC Chairperson</p><p>Susan@Turn2Liberty.com</p><p>Turn2Liberty Office Hours: Mon - Thur 4-6pm</p><div><br/></div>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:25:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44805410Liberty Disaster Reliefwebmaster@hillsboroughlibertarians.orghttps://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44801022
<p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/FL%20close.JPG"/></p><p>Help Us - - Help Florida</p><p>Alyce Auman is our LCDR Representative</p><p>Angie Smith Dailey is our FL Logistics Coordinator </p><p>Susan Stanley is helping with collections in Tampa</p><p>Jo Ann Vaccarino is providing a distribution site in Naples. </p><p>Bryan Zemina (L) for FL House District 58 is helping to promote</p><p>Randy Wiseman (L) for FL Governor is helping to promote</p><p>Kevin O'Neill of Turn2Liberty will be on the scene reporting</p><p>Hillsborough Libertarians are collecting supplies.</p><p>Tampa Swing Dance Club are collecting supplies.</p><p>Where can you help?</p><p>&#194;&#160;</p><p>Can you offer a site where we can collect supplies?</p><p>Can your group collect supplies at your meeting?</p><p>Can you donate supplies to our drop off locations?</p><p>&#194;&#160;</p><p> Chuck's Natural Fields </p><p>116 N. Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33510</p><p> The American Legion Hall "U.S.S. Tampa" post 5</p><p>3810 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33609</p><p>Chuck's Natural Fields</p><p>11301 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617</p><p>Can you donate time to collect, transport or distribute supplies?</p><p>Can you help spread the message to others? </p><p>Can you tag friends or share with groups?</p><p>Can you help us make memes for social media?</p><p>Can you donate on the "GoFundMe" account to help us help others?</p><p>https://www.gofundme.com/Liberty-Coalition-for-Disaster-Relief</p><p>Together we can show others that #LibertyLives in Florida. </p><p>Please contact me directly if you are willing to help.</p><p> </p><p>&#194;&#160;</p><p>THANK YOU,</p><p>Susan Stanley, LPHC Chairperson</p><p>Susan@Turn2Liberty.com</p><p>813-900-5994</p><p>&#194;&#160;</p><p>Liberty Office Hours: Mon - Thur 4-6pm</p><p><br/></p>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:30:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44801022Discussing Tallahassee Ideas with Real Candidateswebmaster@hillsboroughlibertarians.orghttps://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44766323
<p><img src="http://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/bryan%20and%20Chris.JPG"/></p><p>Bryan Zemina a candidate for FL House sits and listens to Chris H, a member of our #HillsboroughLibertarians after the Turn2Liberty Rant Night on Tell Tallahassee what you think topic.&#160;</p><p>LPHC Members enjoyed throwing balls at the speakers on stage, speaking on stage and sharing rants, and even enjoying a beer or kombucha (or two) at the Windmill Taphouse while they attended this <b>Turn2Liberty Grassroots Activism Training with a Twist</b>.</p><p>Some days one wonders if anyone is listening and if any one even cares. &#160;But the #HillsboroughLibertarians not only enjoy the fun of socials like our recent tubing the Rainbow River event and potluck movie nights at the LPHC Headquarters, but we do engage in productive planning meetings, provide opportunities for voters to meet the candidates and even share their opinions, and participate in fun and educational training opportunities to our volunteers and leaders.</p><p>The Turn2Liberty Rant Nights provide a great opportunity for not only Libertarians but all Liberty focused Hillsborough Residents to have a night of fun and social while we learn and/or improve a critical skill for ACTIVISM in HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. &#160; &#160; &#160;</p><p><b>The Activism SKILL: &#160; &#160;Sharing Public Opinions at City and County Meetings</b><br/></p><ul><li>You get two minutes on the microphone (although you can come up as often as you want)<br/></li><li>You introduce your self and state which part of Hillsborough County you are from (Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, etc)<br/></li><li>You state your position _____________ (for or against) a specific topic ____________.</li><li>You share your position details and why</li><li>You close asking for others (today just the audience) to vote for your position.</li></ul><div>Turn2Liberty makes Activist Training Fun - &#160; SOOOOOO<br/>Yes, there is alcohol<br/>Yes, there is laughter</div><div>Yes, we all make mistakes (it has no official impact so mistakes do not matter)</div><div>Yes, we are silly and will even toss balls on stage if you go over time or are out of order&#160;</div><div>oh, and best yet - there is no cost for a class - we simply charge $2 for each time on the mic (to cover expenses)</div><div><br/></div><div>SEE YOU at the NEXT&#160;<b>Turn2Liberty Rant Nite - grassroots activist training with a twist.</b></div><div><br/></div><div>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;<b>PRACTICE &#160;leads to &#160;PROGRESS</b></div><div>We hope to see you feel comfortable enough to participate with us at the real county and city meetings soon.</div><div><br/></div><div>Get on our mailing list to be invited to upcoming socials, trainings, and activism opportunities<br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.HillsboroughLibertarians.org/join">www.HillsboroughLibertarians.org/join</a></div><p><br/><br/><br/></p>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:55:00 +0000https://www.hillsboroughlibertarians.org/apps/blog/show/44766323